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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Monica to San Diego

Composite routes from Santa Monica to San Diego

Cheapest
2 h 20 min
Car
216 km.
from $11
Fastest
52 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
CustomerRelations@metro.net
Website:
metro.net
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$58.68

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $13.04 - $52.17 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22.83 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to San Diego. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Diego via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Monica and San Diego is 232 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $13.04 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Santa Monica to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Diego bus from?

Santa Monica to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Diego train from?

Santa Monica to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Diego is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $13.04 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18.48 - $92.39 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Monica to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Diego train arrive?

Santa Monica to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to San Diego is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Santa Monica to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1923+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $52.66 per night.
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